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Lieutenant-Colonel Newton was born in Toronto in 1960.  She graduated Ecole Secondaire Etienne Brule in 1978, and went on to complete her degree in Business Management at Ryerson University.  Born to Quebec parents, she is fully bilingual.  For twenty-six years, Lieutenant-Colonel Newton has been a member of the Toronto Police Service currently holding the rank of Sergeant. within Corporate Planning.
 
In 1977, Lieutenant Colonel Newton began her military career as an administrative clerk with the 48 Highlanders of Canada.  Three years later, she transferred to the Royal Regiment of Canada.  During the twelve years she spent with this guard unit, she rose to the rank of Warrant Officer qualifying as a Master Warrant Officer.  More
 

  • November 2007 - Lynda Bowen Retired Superintendent Hamilton Police Service

    Lynda Bowen was a member of the Hamilton Police Service for 30 years retiring December 31st, 2002 with the rank of Superintendent. She is the third generation of her family to serve as a police officer with the Hamilton Service beginning in 1920. Her husband, David, has also retired from the Hamilton Police Service. Her first assignment in 1972 was to the Mountain Station as a station duty officer. At that time the female prisoners were held in the cells at that Station.  More

 
  • April 2007 - Cst. Beth Lahey, Sarnia Police

    Beth has endured a diverse and rewarding career with the Sarnia Police Service since April 1980. She has been involved in many different portfolios within her police service in areas such as: General patrol, Youth Bureau, Intelligence, Morality, Detective Bureau and is currently in Community Service. Beth has worn many hats in her career including areas of specialization in areas such as Coach Officer, DNA sampler and Sex Offender Registry.  More

Central Michigan University celebrated its 30th anniversary in Canada this past week. To mark the occasion, a review of student records was conducted to determine the most outstanding academic achievement. The honour went to Dr. Amy Ramsay, a sergeant with the Ontario Provincial Police in Orillia, Ontario... more

  • December 2004 - D/Superintendent Kate Lines O.P.P. Director, Intelligence Bureau

    Kate Lines wants to be remembered at her retirement as an officer who was fair and honest in her dealings with people. Quite a modest statement for an officer decorated with the Officer Order of Merit Medal, Queens Commission, International Association of Women Police Excellence in Performance, Ontario Women in Law Enforcement Excellence in Performance & Team Achievement Award and most recently the Blue Line Magazine's Leadership Award recipient in 2004...
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  • July 2003 - Constable Leah Benham - Toronto Police Service

    In September of 2002 Leah initiated a used boot collection from her colleagues with the TPS and agencies in the GTA. Her goal was to eventually collect 100 pair of used boots and personally deliver them to the police women in Kosovo who were ill equipped in relation to footwear...
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